1550
oil
canvas
From the collection of Galleria Borghese
Dominant colour
Man with turban is a 1550 oil by Annibale Carracci, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Galleria Borghese.
The painting depicts a man with a turban, his face turned to the right. He has a long beard and wears a fur-trimmed cloak over a red garment. A gold brooch adorns his cloak. The man's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to gaze into the distance. The background of the painting is dark, which contrasts with the subject's attire and emphasizes his features. This portrait showcases the artist's skill in capturing the subtleties of human expression. To explore more works that utilize chiaroscuro, look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
Annibale Carracci ( kə-RAH-chee, UK also kə-RATCH-ee, Italian: ; November 3, 1560 – July 15, 1609) was an Italian painter and instructor, active in Bologna and later in Rome.
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